Kraken Exchange
- MiCA-authorised by CBI (Ireland)
- Passported to 30 EEA countries
- Authorised 25 June 2025
Crypto.com Exchange
- MiCA-authorised by MFSA (Malta)
- Passported to 30 EEA countries
- Authorised 27 January 2025
OKX Exchange
- MiCA-authorised by MFSA (Malta)
- Passported to 30 EEA countries
- Authorised 27 January 2025
Bit2Me Exchange
- MiCA-authorised by CNMV (Spain)
- Passported to 30 EEA countries
- Authorised 31 October 2025
bitFlyer Europe Exchange
- MiCA-authorised by CSSF (Luxembourg)
- Passported to 30 EEA countries
- Authorised 26 June 2026
Bitpanda Broker app
- MiCA-authorised by FMA (Austria)
- Passported to 30 EEA countries
- Authorised 9 April 2025
Bitvavo Exchange
- MiCA-authorised by AFM (Netherlands)
- Passported to 30 EEA countries
- Authorised 26 June 2025
eToro Broker app
- MiCA-authorised by CySEC (Cyprus)
- Passported to 30 EEA countries
- Authorised 16 January 2025
SwissBorg Broker app
- MiCA-authorised by AMF (France)
- Passported to 30 EEA countries
- Authorised 5 March 2026
Revolut Broker app
- MiCA-authorised by CySEC (Cyprus)
- Passported to 29 EEA countries
- Authorised 20 October 2025
Bitstamp Exchange
- MiCA-authorised by CSSF (Luxembourg)
- Passported to 30 EEA countries
- Authorised 15 May 2025
Blockchain.com Broker app
- MiCA-authorised by MFSA (Malta)
- Passported to 30 EEA countries
- Authorised 22 October 2025
Trade Republic Broker app
- MiCA-authorised by BaFin (Germany)
- Passported to 30 EEA countries
- Authorised 28 April 2025
Coinmotion Broker app
- MiCA-authorised by FIN-FSA (Finland)
- Passported to 2 EEA countries
- Authorised 2 July 2025
Gate EU Exchange
- MiCA-authorised by MFSA (Malta)
- Passported to 30 EEA countries
- Authorised 29 September 2025
Robinhood Broker app
- MiCA-authorised by LSC (Lithuania)
- Passported to 30 EEA countries
- Authorised 29 May 2025
Bybit EU Exchange
- MiCA-authorised by FMA (Austria)
- Passported to 29 EEA countries
- Authorised 28 May 2025
Northcrypto Broker app
- MiCA-authorised by FIN-FSA (Finland)
- Passported to 3 EEA countries
- Authorised 25 November 2025
Coinbase Exchange
- MiCA-authorised by CSSF (Luxembourg)
- Passported to 30 EEA countries
- Authorised 20 June 2025
Backpack EU Exchange
- MiCA-authorised by Latvijas Banka (Latvia)
- Passported to 29 EEA countries
- Authorised 27 May 2026
Crypto-assets are high-risk and you can lose all the money you invest. Exchanges are ranked by the Reliability Score, and partners get no boost. Fees and terms change, so the exchange's own terms apply. Links marked as partner links are affiliate links. Crypto risks explained
Why crypto exchanges for altcoins list different coins
Each exchange decides which crypto-assets it admits to trading, and under MiCA a trading platform must have rules on which crypto-assets it admits.
For most crypto-assets other than stablecoins, MiCA also involves a white paper, and service providers must link to the white papers of the crypto-assets they offer when they operate a platform, exchange, advise or manage portfolios.
Coins can also be removed, for example when they no longer meet an exchange's rules.
Extra risks of small altcoins
| Risk | What it means |
|---|---|
| Liquidity | Few buyers and sellers, so prices move a lot on small trades |
| Wide spreads | A bigger gap between buying and selling prices |
| Project failure | Many small projects lose their users or are abandoned |
| Manipulation | Small markets are easier to push up and down |
| Delisting | An exchange can stop trading a coin |
A fall of 90% needs a rise of 900% to recover, as the drawdown recovery calculator shows.
Checks before buying altcoins
- Read the white paper linked by the exchange.
- Check trading volume and spread on the exchange's order book.
- Use limit orders for less liquid coins.
- Keep the amount small compared with your savings.
- Be wary of hype: the investor behaviour quiz shows how much it drives you.
Altcoins and scams
New tokens promoted in social media, chat groups or by strangers are a common route into scams and "pump and dump" schemes.
A coin you can buy only on an obscure platform you were sent a link to is a red flag, as the scam check explains.
Crypto exchanges for altcoins: large and small coins
| Large, established coins | Small or new tokens | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading volume | Usually high | Often low |
| Spread | Usually narrow | Can be wide |
| Available on many exchanges | Yes | Often only a few |
| Risk of collapse | Lower, but not zero | Much higher |
| Exposure to hype and manipulation | Lower | Higher |
Crypto exchanges for altcoins: reading a white paper
MiCA requires authorised providers that operate a platform, exchange crypto, advise or manage portfolios to link to the white papers of the crypto-assets concerned.
- Who is behind the project, and are they identifiable?
- What is the token used for?
- How many tokens exist, and who holds them?
- What risks does the white paper itself state?
A white paper is a disclosure, not an endorsement, and it does not make a token safe.
Crypto exchanges for altcoins: keeping speculation contained
If you buy small coins, treat them as the most speculative part of your crypto, and keep them a small share of it.
Example: within a crypto share of 5% of savings, keeping small coins to a fifth of that limits them to 1% of savings.
Illustrative proportions, not a recommendation.
Crypto exchanges for altcoins: delisting notices
When an exchange stops offering a coin, it usually announces a date after which trading ends and a later date for withdrawals.
Read such notices carefully, because coins left after the deadline can become hard to access.
Before buying any small altcoin, check that you could lose the whole amount without any effect on your finances, and keep such coins to a small share of your crypto.
Treat any promise of quick multiplication of your money as a warning sign, not an opportunity.
Keep records of every altcoin purchase.
Records make tax reporting easier, even for small amounts.
Frequently asked questions
What are altcoins?
Cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin, from large networks to very small tokens.
Why do crypto exchanges for altcoins list different coins?
Each exchange decides which crypto-assets to admit under its own rules, and lists can change.
Are altcoins riskier than Bitcoin?
Small altcoins usually carry extra risks: low liquidity, wide spreads, project failure and delisting.
What happens if an exchange delists a coin I own?
Exchanges usually announce a deadline to sell or withdraw. Read the notice and act before the deadline.
Does MiCA require white papers for altcoins?
For many crypto-assets, MiCA involves a white paper, and service providers must link to it when offering certain services.
Sources
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 (MiCA), Articles 66(3) and 76
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